2022 Domaine Lamy-Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Chardonnay Magnum

In 1973, René Lamy and Thérèse Pillot, both born into established winemaking families, married and established their estate in the Hameau de Morgeot on the edge of Chassagne-Montrachet. The Pillot family traces its origins back to the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet in 1595. The Lamy-Pillot winery is a family estate that cultivates 20 hectares of vineyards spread across 27 different appellations, primarily located in Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin. Today, the estate is run by their daughters, Florence and Karine, and their wives. Florence and her husband, Sebastien Caillat, are currently responsible for winemaking. Florence trained in Beaune, while Sebastien Caillat was educated in Strasbourg and Dijon. In addition to their training, they both completed numerous internships, both domestically and internationally, before taking over the cellar in 1998.

The vineyard, planted in 1989, is situated on a limestone plateau, which gives it its characteristic minerality and also facilitates ideal water management in both wet and dry periods. The Domaine Lamy-Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Chardonnay is a highly elegant, minerally white wine, naturally made from 100% Chardonnay. This complex wine brings everything together: beautifully ripe fruit, white flowers, almond notes, fine acidity, and a long finish. Lamy-Pillot's winemaking style is characterized by a measured and supportive oak use in all their wines. The mineral notes of the beautiful terroir are not overshadowed by excessive oak, and the fruit is beautifully expressed in all the cuvées.

This is a 1.5 litre magnum – even tastier, more festive and with a longer drinking window.